Financial Management
Utilities flagged for cap-and-trade costs
Ontario's greater reliance on natural gas heating will likely make cap-and-trade charges more noticeable than they have been thus far in Quebec.
Academic boost for real estate professionals
REALpac's new Real Property Investment Certificate responds to industry demand for continuing education.
An upside to declining investment returns
Canada's real estate cycle wanes in 2014, but REITs are on the upsurge.
Retail market trends on the GTA horizon: report
The demand for office property fueled a $10.3 billion investment surge in commercial sectors across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during 2014 and retail investment
Workloading to lower cleaning costs
Most school administrators must grapple with the question of whether they’re paying too much for cleaning — usually when budget time comes around. And since
Returns on repositioning aging buildings
Whatever the strategy, value enhancement is the rationale for repositioning aging buildings.
Some progress in cutting commercial tax rates
Commercial tax rates in Toronto and Montreal continue on inverse trajectories even though ratepayers in both cities carry a disproportionately higher share of the overall
Profit brings risk for condominium corporations
Federal scrutiny of tax exemptions could make profit risky for condominium corporations, industry and professional associations.
Ontario budget fuels real estate investment
The Ontario government's proposed provincial pension and public investment management agency would create a pool of capital to be directed to real estate.
Five finance tips for facility managers
Remembering commonly missed costs and crafting clear budget packages are some of the finance tips for facility managers outlined by a panel of experts.
Property tax inequity in Vancouver
Unsustainable property tax rates in Vancouver favour residential owners over businesses.
RFPs test parking operators’ competitiveness
Issuing a request for proposal (RFP) can be a way to assess the competency and competitive value offered by an incumbent parking operator.
Employers enlisted to prompt workers’ savings
Quebec’s voluntary retirement savings plans (VRSPs) to capture workers not formally enrolled in company pension or group retirement savings plans.
Demystifying CMHC’s loan application process
CMHC publishes a reference guide, which provides details on its products and policies related to multi-unit projects. At the back of the booklet there is a checklist of the minimum documentation required.
Financing green initiatives
Recently, CMHC expanded its energy efficiency program features, increasing the maximum amount of its premium rebate from 10 to 15 per cent. The new program also allows for greater flexibility in underwriting, providing higher ...
